What will drive stock markets this week? Analysts flag oil moves, West Asia worries and more

SME IPO: Liqvd Digital India issue to open on Sep 23; price band fixed at ₹51-54

The company fixes a price band of ₹51-54 per equity share

Middle powers don’t have to wait for a Trump-Xi-Putin summit

The prospect of United States, Chinese and Russian leaders meeting at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in Shenzhen this November has revived the Yalta analogy. Talk of a Trump-Xi-Putin summit – echoing the 1945 meeting that reshaped the world – surfaced during the first Trump term, and speculation returned last year with the 80th anniversary of the second world war. No such meeting occurred. However, Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted the two presidents back-to-back in...

Shankar Mahadevan lives in six-floor Navi Mumbai residence featuring vintage Chevrolet and car collection, in-house recording studio dedicated space for Grammy Award and Padma Shri, swimming pool with jacuzzi and plush home theatre

Shankar Mahadevan house tour: The singer’s sprawling six-floor Navi Mumbai home features a vintage car collection, in-house recording studio, lavish kitchen, swimming pool, jacuzzi and plush home theatre. Farah Khan recently visited the singer’s residence, which she compared to Mukesh Ambani’s Antilia.

Asian Games 2026: Flagbearer switch leaves Team India with an embarrassing early setback. What happened?

India’s Asian Games campaign faced a last-minute organisational setback after defending shot put champion Tajinderpal Singh Toor was replaced by kabaddi player Pawan Sehrawat as flagbearer alongside Manu Bhaker. According toThe Times of India, delays and confusion over ceremonial kits exposed coordination gaps involving Toor, AFI and IOA officials.

A new tooth test suggests T. rex was not cold-blooded like modern reptiles; the giant predator’s body temperature was estimated at a human-like 97°F

Recent studies reveal fascinating insights into the body temperature of the mighty T. rex. Researchers have found that this colossal predator maintained a warm body temperature of approximately 36 degrees Celsius. This surprising evidence, derived from analyzing rare isotopes within fossilized tooth enamel, indicates that T. rex was likely an energetic hunter in various climates, capable of thriving even in cooler environments.

Uday Kotak lists 7 priorities for Viksit Bharat, warns against economic complacency

Asian Games 2026: India thrash Indonesia 13-1 in hockey opener

The Indian men's hockey team began its Asian Games 2026 campaign with a commanding 13-1 victory over Indonesia. This dominant performance sets a strong tone for their Pool A matches in Japan. Earlier, the Indian women's hockey team also achieved a significant 19-0 win against Uzbekistan.

Japan scrambles into alert mode after North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile into East Sea

Japan moved into an alert posture after North Korea launched a suspected ballistic missile. South Korea also confirmed the launch of an unidentified projectile toward the sea. The missile landed outside Japan's exclusive economic zone, authorities reported. North Korea recently rejected a resolution criticizing its nuclear weapons program. Pyongyang warned of responses to U.S.-led military activities as threats.

Death by breath: How mining dust in Aravallis is killing residents

Unregulated Aravalli mining in Rajasthan has triggered a fatal silicosis crisis, claiming dozens of lives in villages like Syalodra. Affected families face catastrophic medical costs, unaddressed safety hazards, and rejected disability certifications. Meanwhile, a Supreme Court-appointed panel skipped visiting these heavily impacted areas ahead of its November deadline.

Death by breath: How mining dust in Aravallis is killing residents

Unregulated Aravalli mining in Rajasthan has triggered a fatal silicosis crisis, claiming dozens of lives in villages like Syalodra. Affected families face catastrophic medical costs, unaddressed safety hazards, and rejected disability certifications. Meanwhile, a Supreme Court-appointed panel skipped visiting these heavily impacted areas ahead of its November deadline.

For the first time, Europe’s wild honeybees are listed as endangered; researchers warn some populations could fall by a median 56% within 10 years without new swarms from managed hives

Wild European honeybee colonies, once thought to be extinct, are now classified as endangered. These bees, living freely without managed hives, face an alarming decline due to habitat destruction and parasites. A recent study predicts their population could plummet by 56 percent in just ten years. Urgent conservation measures are necessary to protect these vital pollinators from disappearing altogether.

Asian Games 2026: India confirm women’s cricket medal after 114-run semifinal rout of Bangladesh

Defending champions India assure themselves of a women’s cricket medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games after thrashing Bangladesh by 114 runs to reach the final.